This week we're
delighted to
introduce
fashionable home
decor motifs, and
Ohli, a sweet and
charming little owl
in three distinct
styles!

Begin with new
French Market
designs. Tasty
croissants and
coffee add a
delicious look to
aprons and tea
towels. Lavender
is gorgeous on
totes, pillows,
framed pieces, and
towel sets.

Then, meet Ohli - a
little owl eager to
add color and whimsy
to your embroidered
creations.
Ohli the Owl has a
clever variety of
decorations on his
tummy, such as
cupcakes, tulips,
and hearts. Ohli has been
created in three
different versions:
stitch-filled,
vintage-style, and
heirloom applique.

The woman behind
Sew Jenaissance is a talented
crafter, and a pro in the realm of
needle arts. When we saw her
adorable creation, Ohli the Owl, we
knew that he'd be an excellent
candidate for machine embroidery!

Ohli the Owl is available in three
different styles: stitch-filled,
vintage, and heirloom applique.
Below he's shown with a cupcake,
ready to sweeten up dish towels,
placemats, and kitchen decor!

Stitch a little
love for Valentine's Day with this
design! Ohli the Owl has hearts on
his tummy, and in his wings, too.
He'll be a hit on tote bags, cushion
covers, and towels. Three styles are
available - stitch-filled, vintage,
and heirloom applique.

In this design,
Ohli is filled with the luck o' the
Irish. Celtic knot work is featured
on his stomach, wings, and forehead.
Three versions are available. The
vintage version is beautiful on
quilters
cotton, tea towels, and other smooth
fabrics. We used flannel for the
heirloom applique.

Ooh la la! Ohli has fine French
fashion - a fleur-de-lis! - on his
stomach.

Three versions are shown below.
On the left is a stitch-filled
version. The middle shows a vintage
style, reminiscent of hand
embroidery. It is beautiful on
smooth fabrics, such as quilters
cotton, tea towels, and linen. The
design on the right is an heirloom
applique

We had a
wonderful time collaborating with
Sew Jenaissance to create these
designs. If you'd like to see more
of her work, visit her
Etsy store here.

Add these
adorable designs to towels, pillow
covers, tote bags, mini-quilts, and
wall hangings. Choose your favorites
by using the links above, or buy
them in design packs! Each is
available in four sizes, shown
below:

Lavender has long
been a motif used in decorating
baths and kitchens. This design
features the colorful flowers
artfully arranged in a metal pail.
Add it to a tote for the grocery
store or farmer's market, stitch it
onto bath towels, or make a framed
piece for your favorite room in the
house.

New "French
market" designs let you bring the
beauty of Paris to your embroidery
projects! Dress up table linens,
towels, aprons, and more with
colorful lavender sprays, and a
tasty croissant with a cup of
cappuccino. Note the fleur-de-lis in
the coffee's foam!

A monarch
butterfly perches on a French press
pot, adding a splash of color to the
flavorful design. And, wine lovers
will adore Les Vins de France
on tote bags, pillows, and framed
pieces for the dining room.

A bouquet of
frangipani has been drawn and
digitized with a stunning watercolor
effect. Colors transition from dark
to light to bright, resulting in a
dreamy glow. Use this design to make
gorgeous mini-quilts, throw pillows,
and framed pieces, too.

Vicky wrote to
tell us that the Point Robinson
Lighthouse in Washington is
celebrating its centennial this
year. She wants to make something
special to celebrate the occasion -
and she mentioned that she's had
requests from her customers, too.
Thank you for your suggestion,
Vicky! We made two versions - a
full-color version, and a
sketch-style as well. Enjoy!

The Request of the Week program is
one where you can suggest a design for us to draw and digitize.
It's
a popular program, and designs
are scheduled through the end of 2015 and beyond. But we still
want
to read your ideas! Send them to
stitch@emblibrary.com. We'll add them to the list of designs to be created!